“ His "Modern History of the City of London, which justifies its title, is of great value to the student. He also wrote books on London Bridge and on London coins. He was actively associated with the London and Middlesex Archæological Society, the Society of Antiquaries, the Hakluyt Society, the Bibliographical Society, and the Library Association. Mr. Welch fond of vocal music, especially choir and part singing, and he was at one time a licensed lay reader of the diocese of London. He leaves a widow, four sons, one of whom is assistant librarian at the Guildhall, and six daughters. ”

“ He wrote the history of the Cutlers' Company, of which he was a past Master, and with which his family had been connected since 1617, of the Paviors' Company, of which he as a member of the Court, and of the Pewterers' Company; he was also a liveryman of the Clockmakers' and Gardeners' Companies. ”